Book 29 Ch 7 Air Rescue Cushion

Question 1

The Air Rescue Cushion is an inflatable cushion composed of a larger upper cell and a smaller lower cell. Each cell is inflated by a __________ blower through an air tube or sock

Answer 1

Separate

Question 2

The cushion comes with two ( ___ horsepower) electric blowers

Answer 2

1/2

Question 3

Electricity for the blowers can be supplied by a variety of sources including the Truck on- board generator or portable generator(s) and/or ____ supply (house current)

Answer 3

110

Question 4

The Department currently has ___ Air Rescue Cushions, __ rated at 100 feet and, ___ rated at 70 feet

Answer 4

24
6
18

Question 5

The Air Rescue Cushion - The rating reflects the height of a “________.”

Answer 5

Jumper

Question 6

The assignment to a reported “jumper” consists of:
__ BC
__ TF
__ RA

Answer 6

1
1
1

Question 7

The _______ cell absorbs most of the energy generated by an impact

Answer 7

Upper

Question 8

The _______ cell has twice the energy-absorbing capability

Answer 8

Lower

Question 9

The _______ cell provides the safety margin for the air pack and determines the limiting height from which a person may safely fall.

Answer 9

Lower

Question 10

Rescue Air Cusion - In less than ____ of a second, the Air Rescue Cushion is able to absorb and dissipate the energy of impact

Answer 10

1/6

Question 11

The cushion is constructed of ______-reinforced fabric, which is fire retardant and waterproof

Answer 11

Vinyl

Question 12

Rescue Air Cushion - The tear strength of this material is over ___ pounds psi

Answer 12

50

Question 13

The seams of the cushion are sewn with a heavy-duty _______ thread, which is stronger than the material of the cushion

Answer 13

Nylon

Question 14

Move cushion and blowers to a “________________ area.” Do not set up cushion in target area

Answer 14

Pre-Deployment

Question 15

The preferred source of electricity is the _________ generator

Answer 15

On-Board

Question 16

Portable generators carried by Truck Companies do not have the capacity to start __ blowers at the same time

Answer 16

2

Question 17

If the on-board generator or other 110 AC power source is not available, __ portable generators will be required to deploy the Air Rescue Cushion

Answer 17

2

Question 18

As a last resort portable __________ powered blowers can be used to inflate the Air Rescue Cushion

Answer 18

Gasoline

Question 19

There are two negatives to using gas-powered blowers:
1. They add a significant amount of _______ to the scene.
2. They produce __________ __________, which causes a long-term degenerated effect on the vinyl-reinforced fabric of the cushion

Answer 19

Noise
Carbon Monoxide

Question 20

The Air Rescue Cushion will fully inflate in less than ___ seconds

Answer 20

60

Question 21

Attach a drop bag cord to the eye at each corner of the cushion. A pre-cut, __-foot length of drop cord works well

Answer 21

6

Question 22

The person falling into the Air Rescue Cushion should be instructed to fall as if they were ________ down

Answer 22

Sitting

Question 23

If two people must fall at the same time, they should ____ each other tightly from the moment they jump until impact

Answer 23

Hug

Question 24

After landing, have the jumper(s) immediately roll off the cushion and allow ___ seconds for re-inflation

Answer 24

20

Question 25

Never store the Air Rescue Cushion while ____

Answer 25

Wet

Question 26

TEN-PERSON TASK FORCE SOP - ___________ Moves two 18-inch gas powered blowers to target areas, as back-up air sources only, in the event of a power failure

Answer 26

“200” Engineer

Question 27

MAINTENANCE - Inspect the cushion after ______ use and _________

Answer 27

Each
Monthly

Question 28

MAINTENANCE - If the stitching comes apart, the cushion cannot be _________ on a seam. The Air Rescue Cushion must be sent to Supply and Maintenance for repair

Answer 28

Patched

Question 29

Air Cushion Model 70A - Size ___’ x ___’

Answer 29

15’ x 20’

Question 30

Air Cushion Model 70A - Thickness __’

Answer 30

8

Question 31

Air Cushion Model 70A - Rating __th floor

Answer 31

7

Question 32

Air Cushion Model 70A - Inflation Time __ minute

Answer 32

1

Question 33

Air Cushion Model 70A - Re-inflation Time ___ seconds

Answer 33

20

Question 34

Air Cushion Model 70A - Weight ____ pounds

Answer 34

190

Question 35

Air Cushion Model 70A - Power Required ____ V AC

Answer 35

115

Question 36

Air Cushion Model 70A - Blowers Two ___”, 1/2 HP, 60 HZ

Answer 36

20

Question 37

Air Cushion Model 70A - Price $_________

Answer 37

6,000.00

Question 38

Air Cushion Model 100A - Size ___’ x ___’

Answer 38

20’ x 50’

Question 39

Air Cushion Model 100A - Thickness __’

Answer 39

9

Question 40

Air Cushion Model 100A - Rating ___th floor

Answer 40

10

Question 41

Air Cushion Model 100A - Inflation Time __ minute

Answer 41

1

Question 42

Air Cushion Model 100A - Re-inflation Time ___ seconds

Answer 42

20

Question 43

Air Cushion Model 100A - Weight ___ pounds

Answer 43

360

Question 44

Air Cushion Model 100A - Power Required ____ V AC

Answer 44

115

Question 45

Air Cushion Model 100A - Blowers One ___”, one ___”, 1/2 HP, 60 HZ

Answer 45

20
24

Question 46

Air Cushion Model 100A - Price $________

Answer 46

8,500.00

Question 47

The air cushion rating is based on __ factors:

Answer 47

2